Thanks to the quick work of BOMA California, the California Business Properties Association and BOMA San Francisco member leaders, a potentially harmful measure that targeted the commercial real estate industry has been defeated: AB 1059, Dual Agency Ban.

The reaction and result is exactly why BOMA is so effective advocating for our members.

In 2012, BOMA San Francisco members and the business community worked with the City and County of San Francisco to move the business tax from a payroll tax to a gross receipts tax. That transition continues and, based on 2016 data, this is the latest information from the San Francisco Office of the Controller and the San Francisco Treasurer's Office.

Requirement to Provide Lactation Rooms May Affect Existing Building Owners

BOMA's Government Affairs Committee's Suggested Amendments Now Under Review

BOMA San Francisco members, staff, and San Francisco Business Community members have been working with San Francisco Supervisor Katy Tang (District 4 - Sunset) regarding her recently introduced proposal: Lactation in the Workplace. Please take a moment to read about a recent meeting with the Supervisor and BOMA members regarding this proposal.

UPDATE: San Francisco Legislation Requiring Choice in Internet/Communication Providers for Tenants of Commercial and Residential Properties

Are Communications Providers or Tenants Referring to The New Law?

We'd Like to Hear About Your Experience

Supervisor Mark Farrell's legislation allowing tenants the choice of internet/communication providers was signed in late December 2016 by Mayor Ed Lee, and is now in effect as of January 22, 2017. Please email us if you have encountered a communications vendor or tenants who have referred to this new law.

The ordinance introduced by Supervisor Katy Tang has been enacted and has been in effect since April 17, 2017. The new law requires diaper-changing facilities to available to mothers and fathers in their respective restrooms.

Shorenstein is one of the country’s oldest and most respected real estate organizations active nationally in the ownership and operation of high-quality office properties. Due to its success over many years and multiple real estate cycles, Shorenstein has established its reputation as a creative and knowledgeable investor. The company is privately owned and is headquartered in San Francisco. Currently, Shorenstein owns and manages a portfolio exceeding 23 million square feet.

The close coordination between the investment, asset management and operating professionals within Shorenstein is the key to Shorenstein’s ability to deliver exceptional services to its tenants and exceptional value to its clients and partners. With extensive internal resources and a commitment to excellence, Shorenstein has an unsurpassed ability to address operating issues and to capitalize on investment opportunities.